On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina cover a little bit of everything — from the TikTok sale and its impact on pro-Palestinian voices, to calling out racist high school friends online. They also spotlight amazing Palestinian-owned small businesses you can support.

Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns:

Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/

Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care

Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project

Support Alaa’s family in Gaza:
https://gogetfunding.com/please-help-alaa-and-his-family-rebuild-their-life-in-gaza-2/

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On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina react to viewer comments. From genuine encouragement to straight-up hate, the comment section does not disappoint. They share the funniest, meanest, and most unhinged comments they’ve ever gotten.

Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns:

Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/

Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care

Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project

Support Tareq’s family in Gaza:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tareqs-family-in-gaza

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On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina sit down with Palestinian American author Sara Hamdan to talk about her debut novel "What Will People Think?", the complexities of Palestinian identity, breaking Arab cultural taboos, and why representation in literature matters. Sara opens up about Arab culture, the importance of breaking stereotypes, and the challenges of writing stories that reflect her experiences. She also shares the inspiration behind her book, her process of navigating identity in her writing, and why telling Palestinian stories is more important than ever.

You can buy Sara Hamdan’s “What Will People Think” using the links below:
Macmillan Publishers: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250329813/whatwillpeoplethink/
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-will-people-think-sara-hamdan/1146167710?ean=9781250329813
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-Will-People-Think-Novel/dp/1250329817

Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns:

Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/

Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care

Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project

Support Tareq’s family in Gaza:
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In this episode, Hanan and Lina catch up after a short break. Lina shares a powerful moment from her visit to Ellis Island, where she found her grandfather’s name listed with “Palestine” as his homeland: proof of a history that refuses to be erased. The conversation then shifts to the heartbreaking reality in Gaza: Israel’s intentional starvation of the people there, the genocide unfolding in real time, and the urgent need for awareness and action from all of us.

Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns:

Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/

Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care

Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project

Support Tareq’s family in Gaza:
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In this episode, we’re catching up and talking about a little bit of everything — from Wael Kfoury’s new song to the Tea App drama taking over Dearborn Arabs. It’s one of those episodes where the conversation goes in every direction…and somehow still makes sense (kind of). No script, no guests — just us hanging out. Come chill with us!

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Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net
UNRWA: https://www.unrwa.org
Please consider donating to Huda's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-appeal-for-assistance-following-loss-of-home

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What’s dating really like as an Arab American? In this episode, we’re keeping it real about the Arab dating scene — the good, the bad, and the straight-up awkward. Between cultural traditions, family pressure, and the chaos of dating apps, finding love can feel like an uphill battle. We chat with our guest Susan about her dating life and all the wild stuff that comes with being Arab and single. Expect funny stories, personal experiences, and some honest truths about what dating actually looks like in this community. Whether you’re single, seeing someone, or just here for the laughs, this episode is full of relatable moments and real talk.

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In this episode, we’re diving into Arab cultural customs and traditions — the ones we love, the ones that stress us out, and the ones we’re ready to cancel. We love our culture: the food, the family vibes, the hospitality, the random rules no one really explains — but let’s be honest, not everything needs to stick around forever.
Come hang with us as we figure out which parts of Arab culture we’re keeping, and which ones we’re letting go.

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Hanan got laid off...but she’s not freaking out. In this episode, we talk about how to handle getting laid off without going into panic mode, and why moments like this can actually be a reset if you let them. If you’re going through something similar, you’re not alone — and maybe it’s not all bad.

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